The Oracle: Phi Mu Delta's Membership Manual

Finances
is eminently unfair for any man to accept the benefits of an organization without, at the
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members of a chapter must meet the expenses of maintaining and operating
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chapter, as well as, submit the Initiation Fees to the National Fraternity PRIOR TO
their
A new member must understand that he must pay his chapter and National
Initiation.
obligations promptly.
financial
the event his is unable to meet his bills, he owes it to himself and to the fraternity to find
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means of obtaining assistance so that he may discharge his debts. It is only by sharing
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members are expected to maintain high scholastic standing to be eligible for initiation
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continued membership in the fraternity. All Brothers must remember that their
and
fraternities have been in the forefront in promoting high scholastic
Traditionally,
within their membership. Phi Mu Delta is no different and stresses the need
achievement
shall be held at least once a week and shall be conducted in accordance with the
Meetings
Constitution and By-Laws and using Roberts Rules of Order. During this time,
Chapter
assignments shall be given and information concerning brotherhood activities shall
weekly
discussed.
be
members are expected to attend all brotherhood meetings and may participate in all
New
with the exception of Initiation votes and discussion.
functions,
are assigned to new members in order to get them quickly and actively involved in
Duties
work of their chapter. These duties must never be ones of servitude; rather, they will
the
rules for the proper use and maintenance of the chapter house are necessary. Its
Certain
must be well kept, and the interior of the house must be kept clean. Rules for
grounds
members should view the chapter house as his house and treat it accordingly. His
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both in the chapter house, and in public, will always associate him with the
actions,
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
same time, being willing and able to assume his share of its burdens.
of the benefits and the burdens that the fraternity can prosper.
Scholarship
primary purpose for attending their college/university is to obtain an education
for good scholarship.
Meetings
New Member Duties
serve to incorporate the new member into the day-to-day functions of the chapter.
Chapter House Rules (if applicable)
gentlemanly conduct at all times are also enforced by the chapter.
fraternity. For this reason, proper conduct is always necessary.
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